Nicoletta "Nikki" (Serrone) Pavcovich
Dec 24, 2016
Nicoletta "Nikki" Pavcovich, 88, of Duluth, passed away into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Dec. 24th, 2016, surrounded by her loving family at St. Luke's Hospice. She was born Sept. 26, 1928, in Foggia, Italy. She and her husband, John, immigrated with their 5 children to Duluth, MN in 1956, where they built a life in...
Betty Carole (Clayton) Laurin
Dec 24, 2016
Betty Carole Laurin, 93, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 with her family by her side. She was born to Gordon & Anna (Arseneau) Clayton in Duluth, Minn. Betty was a homemaker and a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She also worked at JC Penny for 23 years. She loved being on the lake, especially Lake Superior. Betty's grandkids...
Thomas Richard Shimmin
Dec 14, 2016
Thomas Shimmin, 76, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016. He was born on Sept. 27, 1940 to William and Edna in Duluth, MN. Tom took the time to teach his sons everything he knew. He was always willing to help those who needed it. He loved camping, fishing, playing cards, and visiting with family & friends. Tom was preceded...
Irma Christine Carlson
Dec 14, 2016
Irma C. Carlson, age 80 of Duluth, passed away on December 14, 2016 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on April 14, 1936, to Elisabeth and Friedrich Berg in Kassel, Germany. She grew up and worked in Germany until she married William (Bill) R. Carlson on October 8, 1956 in Frankenhausen, Germany. In April of 1957, Irma...
Theodore Stanley Johnson
Dec 11, 2016
Theodore Stanley Johnson, 73, of Duluth, MN passed away Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 at Solvay Hospice House. He was born Nov. 20, 1943 to Vivian and Stanley Johnson in Aurora, WI. He graduated from Denfeld High School in 1962. Ted met Margaret Miller and they married April 11, 1964 in Duluth. Ted dedicated his time to his family and two...
Robert "Bob" John Lynch
Dec 11, 2016
Robert "Bob" John Lynch passed away Sunday, December 11th, 2016 at Essentia Hospital in Duluth. He was born on March 8th, 1928 to John H. & Mable J. (McDonald) Lynch in Carlton, MN. Bob Graduated from Duluth Central High School. Attended Hursh Business College, served in the US Navy, and was stationed in Guam 1946-1948. He was united in marriage...
John "Jackie" Richard Boese
Dec 11, 2016
John "Jackie" Richard Boese Jr., age 63, of Duluth, MN died on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 at his home. Jackie was born August 29th, 1953 in St. Cloud, MN to Jeanne (Dawson) and John Richard Boese. Jackie was known for his kind spirit, compassionate heart, and witty sense of humor. His lifelong work and employment included being a nurse's aide...
Sandra Kay (Michaelson) Bennett
Dec 3, 2016
Sandra Kay Michaelson Bennett, 66, of Pike Lake passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 surrounded by her family following a short but brave battle with cancer. Sandee was born Feb. 15, 1950 to Charles and Evelyn Michaelson. Growing up in Duluth, she graduated from East High School in 1968. On Sept. 25, 1971 she married the love of her life,...
Donna Jean (Lelonek) Bolander
Dec 2, 2016
Donna J. Bolander, age 88, died on December 2, 2016 surrounded by her family. Donna was a lifelong Duluth resident who loved her family and was an amazing cook. Donna volunteered for many years at Holy Family Catholic Church and she will be greatly missed by so many. She was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and soon to...
Rodney Dell Poppenberg
Dec 2, 2016
Rodney Poppenberg, 81, passed away peacefully on Fri. Dec. 2, 2016. Rodney worked 44 years for the DWP Railroad. He spent 6 years in the 148th Fighter Wing. He loved to hunt, fish, and spend time with family and friends. Rodney is preceded in death by his sisters, Lola Goerts and Gail Korcha. Rodney is survived by his wife of...
Avis Elaine (Hagen) Restad
Nov 26, 2016
Avis Restad, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Avis was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Restad; sister, Donna Soler; and granddaughter, Aimee Johnson. Avis is survived by her children, Jackie (Wayne) Johnson, Bruce (Terri) Restad, and Joi (Mike) Nelson; grandchildren, Terisa (Jason) Restad-Johnson, Craig...
Byron Kenneth Erickson
Nov 21, 2016
Byron Kenneth Erickson, 82, of Duluth, passed away Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Franciscan Health Center with his family and best friend at his side. Byron was born on Oct. 8, 1934, in Ashland, WI, to David and Anna (Mathison) Erickson. He attended Duluth Central High School where he enjoyed track as well as basketball. After high school he began...
Gerald "Jerry" Thomas Boothe
Nov 12, 2016
Gerald Thomas Boothe, 78, of Duluth, Minn. passed away peacefully with his wife of 51 years by his side on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 in St. Luke's Hospice from complications of COPD. He was born July 22, 1938 to Gerald and Arlene Boothe in Geneva, New York. He graduated from Geneva High School and went on to serve his country...
Dolores Mae Boldt
Nov 11, 2016
Dolores Boldt, age 92, of Duluth, passed away Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at Chris Jensen Health & Rehabilitation Center. Memorial service to be held at a later date, not yet determined.
Shirley Christensen Alvarez
Nov 8, 2016
Shirley Christensen Alvarez, 80, formerly of Duluth, MN, passed away on November 8, 2016, in Denver, CO. She was born on June 27, 1936, in Duluth. In 1954, she graduated from Denfeld High School. In 1952, she worked at A&W Root Beer drive-in. She then moved to Florida in 1957, and worked there until 1963, and at that time moved...
Robert "Dorby" Alban Isaacson
Nov 3, 2016
Robert Alban Isaacson, 90, died November 3, 2016 in Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN with his family at his side. Robert, better known as Ike or Dorby, was born in Brooklyn, NY and was raised in Duluth, MN. Dorby set off at an early age to enlist in the Marine Corps and do his part during World War II,...
Stanley Gustof Bloomberg
Nov 2, 2016
Stanley Bloomberg, 79, of Duluth, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016. Stan graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1957 where he played football and sang in a quartet. Stan worked at Sammy's Pizza off and on over the years. He was a teacher in the Duluth Schools for 22 years, teaching Restaurant Cooking & Baking at the Secondary Technical...
Florence Christine (Hanson) Arro
Oct 30, 2016
Florence Arro, age 100, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. Florence married the love of her life, Urho Arro, in 1935. They lived in Floodwood for many years before moving to Duluth. Florence was a devoted house wife and stay-at-home mother. She loved to garden, tending both flower and vegetable gardens. She also loved sewing and crocheting....
Grace Lorraine Springsteele
Oct 28, 2016
Grace L. Springsteele, age 87, of Duluth, passed away on October 28, 2016, at Viewcrest Health Center. She was born on March 30, 1929, to William and Frances (Hennecke) Patshkowski in Duluth. She attended Duluth Central High School. Grace started working at Arco Coffee at the age of 17, and worked there for 25 years. She then moved to Spokane...
Robert Baden Newberg
Oct 27, 2016
Robert Baden Newberg, 87, of Duluth , died peacefully at home Oct. 27, 2016. He was born to Hans and Clara Newberg Jan. 5, 1929. He owned and operated Newbergs Floor Sanding over 65 years. Newb also enjoyed his many hours spent at the "Cabin" where many memories and friends were made. Another favorite past time was sapping time, sharing...
